Elly Simper
Victoria ,BC
Summary
Detail-oriented RN Staff Nurse with expertise in oncology protocols and critical thinking. Committed to delivering compassionate care through effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and adherence to safety standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
PHSA BC Cancer
Victoria , BC
07.2025 - Current
- Administered systemic anti-cancer therapies including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted agents, and supportive medications in accordance with oncology protocols and safety standards.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments before, during, and after treatment to identify adverse reactions and therapy-related toxicities.
- Monitored and managed side effects such as hypersensitivity reactions, extravasation, nausea, fatigue, cytopenias, and infusion-related complications.
- Administered complex systemic oncology treatments while maintaining strict adherence to safety, infection control, and chemotherapy handling standards.
- Collaborated closely with oncologists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized cancer care.
- Accessed, maintained, and monitored central venous access devices using strict aseptic technique.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
Employed Student Nurse (ESN)
PHSA BC Cancer, Island Health
Victoria , BC
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Collected and analyzed patient data through chart review, observation, and comprehensive physical, mental, emotional, and social assessments.
- Communicated patient status and significant changes promptly to the appropriate members of the healthcare team.
- Contributed to the identification, prioritization, and implementation of preventive and therapeutic nursing interventions.
- Safely administered medications via oral, topical, IM, SC, IV (including insertion), NG tube, inhalation, and central venous access devices (CVADs), including butterfly insertion.
- Managed continuous CVC infusions, administered blood products and total parenteral nutrition (TPN), performed IV troubleshooting, and assessed/administered NG, gastrostomy, and tube feedings.
- Provided skin integrity and wound care using sterile and clean techniques.
- Educated patients and caregivers on self-care, treatments, and symptom management.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported them to supervising nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to family members of critically ill patients.
- Completed clinical work in different units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia05-2025
Skills
- Administering chemotherapy
- Patient assessment
- Oncology protocols
- Infusion management
- Central venous access
- Care coordination
Certification
Victoria General Hospital (VGH) and Royal Jubilee (RJH) - Victoria, BC
● 4AB VGH (General Medicine) [2022-09 – 2022-12]
● 3AB VGH (Maternity) [2023-01 – 2023-04]
● 7AB VGH (Women’s Health and Men’s Urology Surgical Floor) [2023-05 – 2023-07]
● 7NS RJH (Thoracic and Lung/Vascular Surgery, Urology, Complex Wounds, ENT) [2023-09 – 2023 – 12]
● Victoria Hospice [2024-05 – 2024-08]
● BC Cancer Victoria (chemotherapy and ACU clinic) [2025-01 – 2025-03]
● 4AB VGH (General Medicine) [2022-09 – 2022-12]
● 3AB VGH (Maternity) [2023-01 – 2023-04]
● 7AB VGH (Women’s Health and Men’s Urology Surgical Floor) [2023-05 – 2023-07]
● 7NS RJH (Thoracic and Lung/Vascular Surgery, Urology, Complex Wounds, ENT) [2023-09 – 2023 – 12]
● Victoria Hospice [2024-05 – 2024-08]
● BC Cancer Victoria (chemotherapy and ACU clinic) [2025-01 – 2025-03]
References
Meghan Forrester, RN
RN Preceptor. Systemic Therapy Unit at BC Cancer Victoria.
778-389-4105
Katie Hennessey, RN, BScN
Nurse Educator at University of Victoria.
hennessey@uvic.ca
250-589-3681
Kelli Stajduhar, RN, PhD, FCAHS, FCAN
Professor & Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Palliative Approaches to Care in Aging and Community Health. School of Nursing and Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health
kis@uvic.ca
250-721-7487
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
PHSA BC Cancer
07.2025 - Current
Employed Student Nurse (ESN)
PHSA BC Cancer, Island Health
06.2023 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Victoria